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Complete Argentina, Venezuela, and Brazil Spending Breakdown

In this blog post, I will cover my complete Argentina, Venezuela, and Brazil spending breakdown. Truthfully, I spent too much money on my trip to Argentina and Brazil. It’s probably one of the worst financial decisions I made during my one year trip around the world.

However, at the time, I felt my decision was justified in order for me to see all the places I wanted to see. I’m glad I got to see Angel Falls and Mount Roraima and did so in a safe manner but I often wonder if there was a better way to approach traveling to these countries.

Total Points and Miles spent: 37,500 Avios Miles for a LATAM Business Class flight from Bogota to Buenos Aires

The biggest reason I spent so much money in Argentina was because I really needed to get a VISA to Brazil so I can cross over to Venezuela safely. In order for me to do that, I needed to get to Puerto Iguazu as fast as I can and the cost of speed of travel costed me a very hefty price. In the future, I will make sure to research VISA requirements ahead of time to prevent another costly mistake like my trip to Argentina.

Grand total:

Total Venezuela spending: $1,310.76 CAD (3,017,280 Bolivares)

Average daily Venezuela spending: $109.23 CAD (251,430 Bolivares)

Could I have sent less money in Venezuela? Probably, but my goal here wasn’t to save money but to stay safe. I was willing to pay extra to stay safe because I was travelling through a dangerous country. Since I was able to enter the country and exit safely, I would say my trip through Venezuela was a success.

Total Points and Miles spent: 15,000 Aeroplan Miles, 6,500 Avios Miles

As much as I love Brazilian people, I really hate how expensive this country is. I spent too much money in Brazil and didn’t feel like it was worth it. I will definitely come back to Brazil in the future and make sure I have enough money saved up. Brazil is one of those countries that you need a bigger budget when travelling through compared to other South American countries like Colombia, Peru, or Bolivia.

In conclusion, I am not happy with my Argentina and Brazil spending and I hope to learn from my mistakes while traveling through those two countries.

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